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CHANJI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,400th

Most common surname in India

4

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname CHANJI is of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word “Chandraji”, which means “moon-lord”. The name is found among the Rajputs of India, who are a warrior caste of Hinduism. The CHANJI surname is believed to have originated from the Rajputs, who were a powerful ruling clan in India. The Rajputs were known for their bravery, loyalty and strength. They were also renowned for their skills in warfare and for their patronage of the arts. The CHANJI surname has many variations, including CHANJIA, CHANJIYA, CHANJIWAL, CHANJIYA, CHANJEWALA, CHANJEWALI, CHANJIWALA, CHANJIWALI, CHANJIWALIYA and CHANJIYA. The CHANJI surname is found in many parts of India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. It is also found in some parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The CHANJI surname is associated with a number of customs and traditions. For example, those with the surname are expected to follow the principles of Rajput honor and loyalty. They are also expected to respect the elders of their family and to uphold the values of their caste. The CHANJI surname is also associated with a number of festivals and celebrations. These include the Rajput festivals of Diwali and Holi, as well as the celebrations of Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami.

State-wise distribution of people with CHANJI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for CHANJI surname

Maharashtra

5

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHANJI surname

Andhra Pradesh

4

Delhi state distribution for CHANJI surname

Delhi

2

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for CHANJI surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHANJI surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHANJI surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname CHANJI appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for CHANJI surname

7 (50%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for CHANJI surname

6 (43%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHANJI surname

1 (7%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHANJI surname is primarily associated with the Parsi religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the CHANJI surname with 5 records (38.5%).

The CHANJI surname is written in PARSI script.

CHANJI is ranked #13400 in India with approximately 4 people bearing this surname.

The CHANJI surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (38.5%), Andhra Pradesh (30.8%), Delhi (15.4%).

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